diff --git a/apps/recnet-api/src/database/repository/user.repository.ts b/apps/recnet-api/src/database/repository/user.repository.ts
index 515664fb..60439d59 100644
--- a/apps/recnet-api/src/database/repository/user.repository.ts
+++ b/apps/recnet-api/src/database/repository/user.repository.ts
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ export default class UserRepository {
       });
 
       // follow the person who gave the invite code
-      await this.prisma.followingRecord.create({
+      await prisma.followingRecord.create({
         data: {
           followedById: userInTransaction.id,
           followingId: inviteCode.ownerId,